"We call upon the spirit of evolution, the miraculous force that inspires rocks and dust to weave themselves into biology. You have stood by us for millions and billions of years — do not forsake us now...

"Mother Earth is a living being. When a human being goes to a Power Place, the attention of the Mother Earth is directed to that spot, and energy begins to flow to that area because our bodies, like hers, are...

“To do this, we must become the Voices of the Wells ourselves- and the Voices of the Rivers, the polluted waterways and seas; Voices of the Trees and the dying, decimated forests; Voices of the Birds and Animals...

"As long as I live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I'll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I'll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens...

"True courage takes many forms. It is the willingness to listen, it is the strength of conviction, it is the boldness of decision. It can be the will to allow your heart's vision to lead you on a path...

"The trees are called Standing People because they are our teachers. They do not walk about like human beings, but they do hold the energy of the Earth and Sky. The roots of the trees go deep into our Mother...